Your Berkeley, CA pet sitters and cat sitters

Berkeley students, professors and remote workers all rely on Petme sitters to keep dogs walked and cats fed across the hills and flats.

Platform data as of October 2026

0% owner fee + cashback

$59better off on Petme

$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%

Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.

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Verified pet sitters in Berkeley

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Illyria

Illyria

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Lifelong animal lover in Berkeley. Proud frog owner. Safe and reliable care.

Berkeley
From $20
Julia

Julia

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Animal whisperer looking for an excuse to hug doggos 💖

Oakland
From $35
Ali s

Ali s

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Top Rated Sitter

Oakland
From $45
Jay

Jay

Availability confirmed today

Usually replies within a few days

Feline-Centric Boarding – Free Roaming – Window perches and scratchers in every room with small trees wrapping around the house.

Oakland
From $45
Sierra

Sierra

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

The Next Best Thing to You🐾

Pinole
From $20
Michelle

Michelle

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within an hour

Lifelong cat lover offering reliable drop-in visits for cats and small-medium dogs in San Francisco.

San Francisco
From $35
Nikole

Nikole

Availability confirmed 11d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

🐾 Your Dog Gon’ Be Treated Better Than My Own Man. Respectfully. 💅🏼🐶

Rodeo
From $70
Nohemi Gomez

Nohemi Gomez

Availability confirmed 5d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Purfect care for your life long family member

San Leandro
From $25
Jake

Jake

Availability confirmed today

Usually replies within a few hours

I’ll provide a very calming energy for your dog to feel safe and relaxed while we’re on walkies as well as an infinite amount of tummy rubs, love, and respect!

San Francisco
From $20
Kassandra

Kassandra

Availability confirmed 4d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Your fur babies new favorite auntie! 🐶💚

San Leandro
From $28
Celeste

Celeste

Availability confirmed 13d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Hi, I'm Celeste! I'm currently a student at San Francisco State University. I've loved animals my entire life and believe every pet deserves kindness, patience, and respect. I provide safe, attentive,

Daly City
From $20
Alice

Alice

Availability confirmed 9d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Treating your pets with all the love and care they deserve!!

Daly City
From $7
Andy T.

Andy T.

Availability confirmed 2d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

cuddling animals is my favorite hobby!

Vallejo
From $25
Sally

Sally

Availability confirmed today

Usually replies within a few days

I’ve grown up with dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, and animals have always been a big part of my life. As a dog groomer and lifelong animal lover, I love getting to know each pet’s personality a

Belmont
From $30
Margarita

Margarita

Availability confirmed 6d ago

Usually replies within a few hours

Stanford student for pet care!

Palo Alto
From $20
Why Petme in Berkeley

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Trusted pet care services in Berkeley.

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Pet Sitting in Berkeley: Why Local Owners Choose Petme

Traditional Pet Sitting Services in Berkeley

Pet owners in Berkeley have faced these challenges with typical platforms:

  • No way to verify a pet sitter's real experience in Berkeley before booking
  • Static profiles with stock photos and unverifiable reviews
  • No insight into whether sitters are active in the Berkeley pet community
  • Zero transparency about how sitters interact with animals day to day

Verified Pet Sitters in Berkeley on Petme

Here is how Petme connects you with trusted pet sitters across Berkeley:

  • Browse real photos and videos from verified pet sitters across Berkeley
  • Every sitter builds a public profile with daily posts, followers, and community comments
  • Protection Plan available for eligible vet costs on pet sitting bookings in Berkeley
  • See exactly who will care for your pet before you send a request

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Dog Walking

$15 – $30/walk

Drop-In Visit

$15 – $25/visit

Boarding

$35 – $75/night

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$45 – $85/night

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$25 – $50/day

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about finding a trusted pet sitter in Berkeley, CA.

Are sitters used to campus-area apartments?
Yes. Many Berkeley sitters live near campus and are used to small apartments, third-floor walk-ups and shared buildings.
How much do drop-in visits cost?
Berkeley drop-in visits run $20-$35 per visit, typically 30 minutes including feeding, litter and play.
Do sitters do off-leash hikes in Tilden?
Some experienced sitters offer Tilden Park walks if your dog is reliable off-leash. Confirm at the meet & greet.
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